Activity Outlook

April has one major annual shower and the start of another. The Lyrids are active from April 16-25 and reach maximum activity on the 22nd. While not the strongest annual shower they produce much better rates than has been seen for the past three months. The Eta Aquarids also reach a ZHR of one on April 19 and slowly continue to increase in strength as the month progresses. Sporadic rates seen in the northern hemisphere are actually worse than those seen in March. This trend will continue through June. On the other

March provides some of the lowest meteor activity of the year. This is especially true for northern observers. There are no major showers active this month and only one minor shower that peaks this month (Gamma Normids), and its existence is suspect. This suspected radiant is best seen from the southern hemisphere. The only other radiant active this month (other than the declining Delta Leonids) is the antihelion radiant, now situated in Virgo. On the bright side, March is prime time for evening fireballs and many have been reported

March provides some of the lowest meteor activity of the year. This is especially true for northern observers. There are no major showers active this month and only one minor shower that peaks this month (Gamma Normids), and its existence is suspect. This suspected radiant is best seen from the southern hemisphere. The only other radiant active this month (other than the declining Delta Leonids) is the antihelion radiant, now situated in Virgo. On the bright side, March is prime time for evening fireballs and many have been reported

February meteor rates will be less than those seen in January for observers located in the northern hemisphere. Only the weak Delta Leonids are active this month. Combine this with falling sporadic rates and it is often a struggle to go out into the cold. The southern hemisphere also experiences a dip in sporadic rates but the activity from the Alpha Centaurids more than makes up this difference. Observers south of the equator are encouraged to take advantage of the warm nights and to view the meteor activity as often as

February meteor rates will be less than those seen in January for observers located in the northern hemisphere. Only the weak Delta Leonids are active this month. Combine this with falling sporadic rates and it is often a struggle to go out into the cold. The southern hemisphere also experiences a dip in sporadic rates but the activity from the Alpha Centaurids more than makes up this difference. Observers south of the equator are encouraged to take advantage of the warm nights and to view the meteor activity as often as

February meteor rates will be less than those seen in January for observers located in the northern hemisphere. Only the weak Delta Leonids are active this month. Combine this with falling sporadic rates and it is often a struggle to go out into the cold. The southern hemisphere also experiences a dip in sporadic rates but the activity from the Alpha Centaurids more than makes up this difference. Observers south of the equator are encouraged to take advantage of the warm nights and to view the meteor activity as often as